chased leaders, hard ridden to lead inside final furlong all out
raced wide in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway on inside over 1f out, stayed on inside furlong, went towards finish
led to over 3f out, stayed handy, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, weakened and no chance final 2f
behind, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders
behind, hard ridden halfway, soon struggling
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied near finish
slowly into stride, behind, no chance when slightly hampered over 1f out
behind, moderate late headway
held up in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly away, behind, headway under pressure over 1f out, staying on same pace on rails when not much room and snatched up near line
mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders
dwelt, soon prominent on inside, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, staying on same pace, when edged left towards finish
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakening when hampered over 1f out
A wide open looking handicap in which we will give the tentative vote to The Hoofer with both Hla Tun and Holden Caulfield worth noting. The selection has dropped to what looks like a handy mark and even though the John Dunlop trained individual has not achieved much to date this looks his easiest opportunity for success so far. Hla Tun is relatively unexposed with only five runs under his belt. His latest effort was his best to date when third to Topazes at Southwell on the all weather but more may be needed here. Holden Caulfield is another that showed his best form on his latest outing. He caught the eye at Wolverhampton finishing second of thirteen at a big price and if translating that form to the turf he warrants respect. But for the winner we return to The Hoofer.
Maybe I Will (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) In rear, ridden 3f out, never dangerous, 13th of 17, 22l behind Maghya (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) gf in May.
Landikhaya (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Took keen hold, always in rear, 11th of 12, 13l behind Sleepy Hollow (8-11) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
Karmei 20-1 (8-10) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway 2f out, kept on, never nearer, 7th of 11, 13l behind Thebes (9-4) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Hla Tun (USA) 28-1 (9-4) Close up, chased ledaers over 2f out one pace, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Topazes (9-2) at Southwell 1m 3yo hcp (6) fbs in Apr.
Sunshine Lady (IRE) 18-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 25l behind Reclamation (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) pol in May.
Supporting Role (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 14th of 15, 38l behind Buddy Holly (8-13) at Bath 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Minerton Mountain 100-1 (9-0) Chased leaders to halfway, 8th of 10, 20l behind Fifty (8-9) at Salisbury 6f mdn stk (5) gd in May.
The Willowy Wigeon 9-2 (8-7) Held up, headway to dispute lead over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 6l behind Blandys Wood (8-0) at Windsor 1m 2yo sll (5) gs in Oct.
Grit (IRE) 150-1 (8-7) Hampered start, mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 9th of 11, 12l behind Lazy Days (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m mdn stk (5) gf in May.
Asmodea 66-1 (8-4) With leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 12l behind Stow (8-10) at Bath 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
Madame Bountiful 10-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 16, 6l behind Tapas Lad (8-4) at Great Leighs 1m 2f stk 0-55 (6) pol in May.
Bon Ton Roulet 14-1 (8-7) Dwelt, held up in rear, brief effort over 2f out, soon beaten, 8th of 12, 8l behind Silver Spruce (9-0) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo clm (5) gs in Apr.
Daisy Nook 66-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden 4f out, weakened 3f out, last of 7, 19l behind Fandangerina (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Nov.
Holden Caulfield (IRE) 18-1 (7-8) Slowly into stride, held up, headway over 1f out, went 2nd close home, 2nd of 13, 9l behind Wisdom's Kiss (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f stk 0-55 (6) pol in May.
Rockjumper 100-1 (9-0) Behind, pushed along 4f out, soon struggling, 10th of 11, 17l behind Checklow (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
The Hoofer (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) In rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 7, 11l behind Riverscape (9-0) at Folkestone 1m 2f 3yo mdn fll (5) gs in Apr.
